The complete 2026 Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level exam schedule. Select your subjects and build a personalised timetable with live countdowns.
The 2026 Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level exams span from 2 June to 27 November 2026. The exam period is divided into three phases: mid-year Mother Tongue Language papers in June and July, science practical exams in October, and the main written papers from 2 to 27 November. For most JC2 students, the core exam window is the 26 days between 2 and 27 November.
P1: 2 Nov (Essay)
P2: 4 Nov (Comprehension)
P1: 3 Nov (Pure)
P2: 6 Nov (Stats)
P1: 5 Nov (CSQ)
P2: 16 Nov (Essays)
Prac: 14 Oct
P2: 10 Nov · P3: 12 Nov · P1: 23 Nov
Prac: 22 Oct
P2: 18 Nov · P3: 20 Nov · P1: 26 Nov
Prac: 19 Oct
P2: 13 Nov · P3: 17 Nov · P1: 27 Nov
Below is the full schedule of written papers for the most commonly taken A-Level subjects in November 2026. For the complete timetable of all 52 subjects including Mother Tongue, Humanities, and Languages, use the interactive tool further down this page.
| Date | Day | Subject | Paper | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | Mon | GP General Paper | Paper 1 (Essay) | 8:00 – 9:30 AM | 1h 30min |
| 3 Nov | Tue | MATH H2 Mathematics | Paper 1 (Pure) | 8:00 – 11:00 AM | 3h |
| 4 Nov | Wed | GP General Paper | Paper 2 (Comprehension) | 8:00 – 9:30 AM | 1h 30min |
| 5 Nov | Thu | ECONS H2 Economics | Paper 1 (CSQ) | 2:00 – 4:30 PM | 2h 30min |
| 6 Nov | Fri | MATH H2 Mathematics | Paper 2 (Stats) | 8:00 – 11:00 AM | 3h |
| 10 Nov | Tue | CHEM H2 Chemistry | Paper 2 (Structured) | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | 2h |
| 12 Nov | Thu | CHEM H2 Chemistry | Paper 3 (Free Response) | 8:00 – 10:00 AM | 2h |
| 13 Nov | Fri | PHYS H2 Physics | Paper 2 (Structured) | 8:00 – 10:00 AM | 2h |
| 16 Nov | Mon | ECONS H2 Economics | Paper 2 (Essays) | 8:00 – 10:30 AM | 2h 30min |
| 17 Nov | Tue | PHYS H2 Physics | Paper 3 (Free Response) | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | 2h |
| 18 Nov | Wed | BIO H2 Biology | Paper 2 (Structured) | 8:00 – 10:00 AM | 2h |
| 20 Nov | Fri | BIO H2 Biology | Paper 3 (Free Response) | 2:30 – 4:30 PM | 2h |
| 23 Nov | Mon | CHEM H2 Chemistry | Paper 1 (MCQ) | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | 1h |
| 26 Nov | Thu | BIO H2 Biology | Paper 1 (MCQ) | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | 1h |
| 27 Nov | Fri | PHYS H2 Physics | Paper 1 (MCQ) | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | 1h |
All H2 Science practical exams are held in October 2026, conducted across three shifts at SEAB-assigned examination centres. Each shift lasts 2 hours 30 minutes.
| Date | Day | Subject | Shifts | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | Wed | CHEM H2 Chemistry Paper 4 | 8:00 AM / 11:15 AM / 2:30 PM | 2h 30min each |
| 19 Oct | Mon | PHYS H2 Physics Paper 4 | 8:00 AM / 11:15 AM / 2:30 PM | 2h 30min each |
| 22 Oct | Thu | BIO H2 Biology Paper 4 | 8:00 AM / 11:15 AM / 2:30 PM | 2h 30min each |
Mother Tongue Language (MTL) written papers begin on 2 June 2026. Listening comprehension papers are on 7 July, and oral exams run from 8 to 15 July. Students who need to re-sit MTL written papers can do so in late October. For the full language exam schedule including Chinese B, Malay B, Tamil B, and foreign languages (French, German, Japanese, Spanish), use the interactive tool below.
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Planning your revision around the exam timetable is critical. Here is a month-by-month guide to help you prepare effectively for the 2026 A-Level exams.
Focus on completing the JC2 syllabus and building strong content foundations. Start compiling summary notes for each topic. This is the best time to address weak areas before the school preliminary exams.
Mother Tongue written papers begin on 2 June. Use the June holidays to transition from content learning to active revision. Begin practising past-year papers under timed conditions. MTL oral exams run in July — prepare with regular speaking practice.
Most JCs hold preliminary exams between August and September. Treat these as your dress rehearsal. After prelims, analyse your mistakes systematically and focus revision on your weakest topics. Science students should begin preparing for October practicals.
H2 Chemistry Practical is on 14 October, Physics on 19 October, and Biology on 22 October. After practicals, you have approximately 10 days before written papers begin on 2 November. This is your final intensive revision window.
Written papers run from 2 to 27 November. General Paper kicks off the season on 2 November, and the final paper (Physics P1) is on 27 November. Between papers, focus on targeted revision for upcoming subjects rather than trying to cover everything.
The 2026 Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level exams start on 2 June 2026 with Mother Tongue Language written papers (Chinese, Malay, Tamil). Oral exams run 8–15 July. Science practicals are in October. The main written exam window runs from 2 November to 27 November 2026.
The final 2026 A-Level paper is H1/H2 Physics Paper 1 (MCQ) on Friday, 27 November 2026, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. After that, A-Level results are typically released in late February 2027.
The full 2026 A-Level exam period spans 179 days, from 2 June (Mother Tongue written) to 27 November (Physics MCQ). For most JC2 students, the core written exam window is 26 days from 2 to 27 November, plus science practicals in mid-October.
The 2026 A-Level results are expected to be released in late February 2027, based on historical patterns. The exact date will be announced by SEAB and MOE closer to the release.
H2 Mathematics (9758) Paper 1 is on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This is a 3-hour paper covering Pure Mathematics (100 marks).
H2 Mathematics (9758) Paper 2 is on Friday, 6 November 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This is a 3-hour paper covering Pure Mathematics (40 marks) and Probability & Statistics (60 marks).
H2 Economics (9570) has two papers: Paper 1 (Case Study) on Thursday, 5 November 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (2h 30min), and Paper 2 (Essays) on Monday, 16 November 2026 from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM (2h 30min).
The H2 Economics Paper 1 (Case Study Questions / CSQ) is on Thursday, 5 November 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The paper is 2 hours 30 minutes long.
General Paper (8881) Paper 1 (Essay) is on Monday, 2 November 2026 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Paper 2 (Comprehension) is on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Both papers are 1 hour 30 minutes each.
H2 Chemistry (9729) has four papers: Paper 4 (Practical) on 14 October, Paper 2 (Structured) on 10 November at 2:00 PM, Paper 3 (Free Response) on 12 November at 8:00 AM, and Paper 1 (MCQ) on 23 November at 2:00 PM.
The H2 Chemistry Paper 4 (Practical) is on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. It is conducted in three shifts: 8:00 AM, 11:15 AM, and 2:30 PM, each lasting 2 hours 30 minutes. You will be assigned a specific shift by SEAB.
H2 Biology (9744) has four papers: Paper 4 (Practical) on 22 October, Paper 2 (Structured) on 18 November at 8:00 AM, Paper 3 (Free Response) on 20 November at 2:30 PM, and Paper 1 (MCQ) on 26 November at 2:00 PM.
The H2 Biology Paper 4 (Practical) is on Thursday, 22 October 2026. It is conducted in three shifts: 8:00 AM, 11:15 AM, and 2:30 PM, each lasting 2 hours 30 minutes.
H2 Physics (9749) has four papers: Paper 4 (Practical) on 19 October, Paper 2 (Structured) on 13 November at 8:00 AM, Paper 3 (Free Response) on 17 November at 2:00 PM, and Paper 1 (MCQ) on 27 November at 8:00 AM.
The H2 Physics Paper 4 (Practical) is on Monday, 19 October 2026. It is conducted in three shifts: 8:00 AM, 11:15 AM, and 2:30 PM, each lasting 2 hours 30 minutes.
All three H2 Science practicals are in October 2026: Chemistry on 14 October (Wednesday), Physics on 19 October (Monday), and Biology on 22 October (Thursday). Each is conducted in three shifts (8:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 2:30 PM), lasting 2 hours 30 minutes per shift.
H2 History (9174) Paper 1 is on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and Paper 2 is on Thursday, 19 November 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Both papers are 3 hours long.
H2 Geography (9173) Paper 1 is on Monday, 23 November 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and Paper 2 is on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Both papers are 3 hours long.
H2 Literature in English (9539) Paper 1 is on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Papers 2 and 3 are on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. All papers are 3 hours long.
H1 Mother Tongue Language (Chinese 8655, Malay 8656, Tamil 8657) written Paper 1 is on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:15 AM. Listening comprehension is on 7 July, and oral exams run from 8 to 15 July 2026. A re-sit for Paper 1 is available on 26 October 2026.
Yes. New revised syllabuses examined for the first time in 2026 include H2 Mathematics (9820) on 24 November, H2 Physics (9814) on 25 November, H2 Chemistry (9813) on 26 November, H2 Biology (9816) on 19 November, and H2 Economics (9809) on 26 November. Check with your JC whether you are sitting the current or revised syllabus.